Misconceptions, Barriers & Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning in a Nonprofit Organization with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei
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As nonprofit L&D leaders, we are investing time and money into creating engaging solutions for our learners. But all of our learners are not the same. Their needs are not the same. Their likes and dislikes are not the same. Their goals are not the same. And their abilities are not the same. So how do we create solutions that are accessible to everyone?
That's what we’ll explore today with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei on this episode of Learning for Good. Dr. Saeide's journey is inspiring. She grew up in a small town where she was denied access to education because of her gender and socioeconomic status. Now, as an accessibility expert, she ensures that her design is accessible to all learners, and she’s committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of e-learning design.
▶️ Misconceptions, Barriers, and Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei
▶️ In this episode:
03:53 How being denied access to education opportunities put Dr. Saeide Mirzaei on this path of accessible learning
08:16 Seven reasons why nonprofits should be thinking about accessible learning
22:00 Common barriers that nonprofits face when creating programs that are accessible
28:41 Solutions to overcome those barriers and ensure your nonprofit's learning initiatives are accessible
35:00 Training staff and volunteers on accessibility best practices, guidelines, and tools
39:15 How accessible content can also be engaging, empowering, and fun!
Resources from this episode:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
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